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  1. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo 5.0 Penta water ingestion

    I'm leaning towards your boat has 800-1000# of water in the foam and it's riding low
  2. Scott Danforth

    4.3 l mercruiser one piece exhaust manifold temp senor install

    Upgrade to the 2-piece and get rid of the failure prone batwings
  3. Scott Danforth

    Need Advice

    get the motor height right, then adjust pitch. because a pontoon loading affects the running so greatly, they should have hydraulic jack plates on them from the factory
  4. Scott Danforth

    2004 5.7 GXI Overheat - Pump? Impeller?

    Check the raw water supply fitting at the forward edge of the outdrive where the hose attaches. If corroded, replace it Guessing this is a new to you boat. What other maintenance have you done they the prior owner neglected?
  5. Scott Danforth

    Alpha I Gen II impeller install.

    They are the first few threads on the top of the forum with the post-it note icon
  6. Scott Danforth

    Alpha I Gen II impeller install.

    there are also videos in the stickies that were done by Achris
  7. Scott Danforth

    Flooding 1976 OMC 175

    should be a holley carb look at the float setting, and if the float is sticking. if the original carb, then the accelerator pump is a ball style check valve. if the carb was replaced, it may have the sillycone umbrella style check valve, and if you dont cut off the pull nipple, then the...
  8. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo 5.0 Penta water ingestion

    small probability, even without the flapper, the water has a long and winding journey to cause issue.
  9. Scott Danforth

    1972 Mercruiser 165.

    I personally would drop in a 292 and fabricate a new motor mount if wanting to keep the original transom shield or outdrive. a new 4.3 / A1G2 long-tail will drop in with minimal work to the transom and mounts then again, a 5.7 or 6.2 / A1G2 long tail would also drop in (and still weigh less...
  10. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    that wont happen. dont like anything they rent (or make) these days - too boring, too many restrictions. will be getting the daily whip back in service this weekend.
  11. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    have a flush canister coming from amazon. (with regulator, nozzle, and stainless tank) talked to my bud who is a chief engineer at a commercial AC/Refrigeration company about flushing with acetone. he said just run the vac pump about an hour vs half hour to make sure its gone. it will work...
  12. Scott Danforth

    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    so, the 2014-2015 GM trucks have a couple of known AC system issues. first issue is the original designed condenser cracks.... and leaks..... this was replaced a few years ago. the second known issue is the A/C compressor locks up, usually explodes and has the glitter fairy visit the...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 3863330

    contact these guys...... https://obd2allinone.com/ecm/3863330.asp
  14. Scott Danforth

    Need Advice

    on a pontoon, motor height (prop depth) is 100000% more important than trim angle in getting the performance right. if you are too deep, you bog the motor and plow with the motor. if you are too shallow, you ventilate 31mph is reasonable for a pontoon.
  15. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo 5.0 Penta water ingestion

    measure A, subtract B. should be 14 or more. if less, find out why. here is the flapper and exhaust exit.
  16. Scott Danforth

    What Is This Stuff?

    Get the 6 pronged T-nuts if you can get them (vs the more common 4-prong)
  17. Scott Danforth

    Boat Lag Screw Mount Stripped

    The link to the stickies I sent you is for all the information one would need to restore and fix any fiberglass boat. Go thru link 14 in its entirety. Read everything, watch all the videos. It will answer your questions for both boats
  18. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo 5.0 Penta water ingestion

    Volvo has the external flapper on the drive. Measure the SWL to riser dimension. Should be 14". However if your boat is waterlogged, it would sit lower and promote water entering the exhaust
  19. Scott Danforth

    Cable guard

    I have seen those cables cut thru Corvettes. Glad you're still with us
  20. Scott Danforth

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2L ECT DTS Axius Cooling System Issue

    Marelon is the ABYC certified plastic used in thru hull fittings below the waterline
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